PETREL, based in Cape Town, South Africa, was founded in 1947 and is recognised globally as a leading manufacturer and supplier of deck equipment to the fishing and shipping industries, as well as being well-known internationally for its custom designed and built subsea, marine, mining, naval and civil engineered products.

PETREL's exceptional strength lies in its ability to provide the manufactured solution, from client concept through design/manufacture, to installation and after-sales service.

PETREL delivers high quality designed and manufactured products to the mining, shipping, civil/structural engineering and oil industries. Petrel is particularly skilled at interpreting its customers' requirements and evaluating high risk, 'first-time' projects. Its ability in this area is instrumental in significantly reducing risk to its clients.

PETREL supplies complete mechanical and hydraulic product solutions, backed by sister company HYTREL HYDRAULICS. HYTREL serves the market